Force from Negative Derivative of Potential Energy

Introduction to Force from Negative Derivative of Potential Energy

The force from the negative derivative of potential energy represents the force acting on a body due to changes in its potential energy with respect to distance. In this formula, F represents the force, U represents the potential energy, and x represents the distance. The negative sign indicates that force acts in the opposite direction of the change in potential energy.

Parameter usage:

• negativeDerivative = negative derivative of potential energy
• distance = distance

Example valid values:

• negativeDerivative = -5
• distance = 8

Output:

• force = force from negative derivative of potential energy

Data validation

The distance should be a positive value while the negative derivative can be any real number.

Summary

This formula helps calculate the force experienced by a body as a result of changes in potential energy with respect to distance.